The Trump administration plans to bypass Congress and approve an F-110 jet engine sale worth $750 million to Turkey, despite opposition from Rep. Gregory Meeks, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move comes amid efforts to strengthen defense ties with Ankara.
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Israel's Justice Ministry filed an indictment against a Palestinian from Beit Ummar for assaulting an IDF soldier near the Alkaram farm in Gush Etzion, according to N12. The suspect was arrested at the scene and transferred to police. Separately, a Bethlehem resident was charged with possession of a submachine gun; additional weapons were seized at his home.
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Channels associated with Hamas are circulating a satirical video titled 'Fauda 2026' to discredit the planned anti-Hamas protests in Gaza on Thursday, labeling organizers as collaborators with IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee, according to Abu Ali Express.
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IBM announced a new chip technology that it says can improve processor performance by 50%, according to a brief statement. No further technical details or deployment timeline were disclosed.
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According to reports, Iranian officials enlisted a team of psychologists and studied Donald Trump's book 'The Art of the Deal' to decipher his conduct ahead of negotiations, citing frequent social media posts that complicated the talks. The reports indicate an Iranian effort to understand Trump's thinking patterns.
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A 55-year-old man was seriously injured with a head injury Thursday afternoon in a collision between two vehicles, one of which overturned, on Route 40 near the Yarkon Interchange, according to Magen David Adom (MDA). Medics evacuated him to Beilinson Hospital; several others were treated for minor injuries.
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Israeli journalist and commentator Hadar Miller said that the very existence of negotiations with Lebanon is a "spit in the face of northern residents" and harms the State of Israel. Miller called for Israel to conquer its enemies and make clear that "whoever messes with the Jews will pay a heavy price."
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Avi Dabbush, a survivor of the October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Nirim, demands Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz condemn the decision by Dudi Zini to dismantle the memorial for the massacre at the Sherut headquarters — and launch removal proceedings against Zini. Dabbush said Zini "has proven unworthy of his high office."
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Israeli police located stolen vehicles at the home of a Palestinian resident in the village of Surif, near Hebron. A suspect was arrested, according to police sources.
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The Israel Defense Forces are preparing for Hamas-planned riots, expected to begin Friday, according to an IDF statement. The military did not specify the location or scale of the planned unrest.
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A truck caught fire on the access road to Oranit in the Shomron region on Thursday afternoon, blocking traffic until further notice, according to the Oranit local security team. Fire and rescue crews are responding; drivers are advised to use alternative routes through Kafr Qasim or Horshim Forest.
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A forest fire broke out in Bir al-Maksur, a village in the Galilee, according to reports. Firefighting crews have been dispatched; no casualties or cause of the blaze are yet reported.
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A request for aerial firefighting planes has been submitted for the wildfire in Ya'ar Rihan (Rihan Forest), according to reports. The fire's extent and threat to communities remain under assessment.
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Germany deployed a Patriot air defense system at Kürecik in Malatya province, eastern Turkey, replacing a U.S. Patriot system on June 24 as part of NATO's integrated air defense plan, according to reports.
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The Turkish Defense Ministry announced that the Turkish Air Force is expected to take delivery of two US-made C-130J transport aircraft by the end of this year, according to the ministry.
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met today with prominent Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris at the People's Palace in Damascus. No details about the meeting's agenda or outcomes have been released.
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Naguib Sawiris met with the Syrian public works and housing minister in Damascus to discuss cooperation and investment in housing and urban development, positioning himself for a role in Syrian reconstruction.
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Firefighting crews are responding to a large wildfire burning in an open area between Shefa-Amr and the village of Ibtin (al-Maksur) in northern Israel, according to initial reports. No casualties or property damage have been reported yet.
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Venezuela's presidency reported 20 aftershocks following the two major earthquakes that struck the country Thursday, as rescue and assessment operations continue. The aftershocks are part of the ongoing seismic sequence following the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors, according to the presidency.
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According to foreign sources cited by Persian-language media, Iran is projecting post-war dominance across the region. The IRGC announced that the only permitted route through the Strait of Hormuz is the one declared by Iran — unauthorized vessel movement is 'extremely dangerous and forbidden'. Separately, President Trump was reportedly forced to ask Congress for an additional ~$88 billion in spending, mostly to cover Iran war costs, and blamed NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for alliance failures during the conflict. Azerbaijan's parliament chairman said it will never allow its territory to be used against Iran. Reuters reported that Iraq is facing a severe financial crisis due to a significant drop in oil exports linked to war consequences.